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Lake Arco

Coordinates: 15°45′57.78″S 12°4′0.26″E / 15.7660500°S 12.0667389°E / -15.7660500; 12.0667389
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Lake Arco
Off-roading in Lake Arco, 2019
Lake Arco is located in Angola
Lake Arco
Lake Arco
LocationNamibe Province, Angola
Coordinates15°45′57.78″S 12°4′0.26″E / 15.7660500°S 12.0667389°E / -15.7660500; 12.0667389

Lake Arco is a freshwater oasis in Namibe Province, Angola.[1] It is named after its two sandstone arches. It is home to many bird species including water birds, raptors, weavers, and others.

The village of Njambasana is located near the lake and the local population has built a parking lot and basic campsite, charging a fee for their services.

The lake dried up due to lack of the 2013-2014 rains in Namibe Province and has remained dry for over a year.[needs update]

References

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  1. ^ Stead, Mike, and Rorison, Sean. Angola. United Kingdom, Bradt Travel Guides, 2009. 206.